Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at The Carpenter Hospice at the age of 77. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years Shirley (nee Royea); loving father of Dale (Caroline) and Carrie (Andy); and proud grandpa of Harrison, Parker, Benjamin, Olivia and Eli.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. David Pirrello, Dr. Hun-Je Park and the staff of Joseph Brant Palliative Unit and Dr. John McPhaden and his team at the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital Cancer Clinic.
For those who wish, donations in Mel’s honour to The Carpenter Hospice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
